Other Health Care and Lab Projects
Details about a few other projects.
Targeted Genetics Lab and Office Remodel
FSi provided schematic mechanical design for this fast-track, design-build remodel of 2,000 square feet of laboratory and 1,000 square feet of office space. Services included field investigation to determine existing capacities, analysis of existing mechanical systems, system load calculations, mechanical scope of work and a preliminary cost estimate.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Lab Air Study and Modification
FSi analyzed two existing laboratory buildings (Phase I, Buildings A & B) for energy conservation opportunities. The study included surveying labs for current occupancy, analysis of existing loads, fume hood usage and trending. FSi prepared a report recommending system and balancing modifications.
Washington State Public Health Labs Feasibility Study
FSi created the report evaluating the current and future HVAC requirements of the 53,000 s.f. Washington State Public Health Lab and recommendations to meet these requirements. The scope of the evaluation included developing design criteria, design concepts, construction cost estimates and construction sequencing to meet the laboratory’s criteria. The client’s primary HVAC system’s goals are ensuring the health and safety of the laboratory occupants, complying with regulatory codes and standards and maintaining space conditions within the requirements of the laboratory processes and occupant comfort. Secondary goals included operating efficiency and system flexibility.
Boeing Commercial Dimensional Standards Lab, Bldg 3-801
FSi studied and corrected HVAC and high pressure compressed air deficiencies for this electronics laboratory. A new air handling and clean room distribution system was designed to provide stable temperatures to with less than one half degree of fluctuation as required for this sensitive lab.
Dynamic Instrumentation Laboratory Relocation
As the prime consultant, FSi provided the mechanical and electrical engineering and hired the architectural services to relocate this Dynamic Instrumentation Laboratory. The lab performs testing and calibration on instruments in a static and dynamic condition using high pressure (300 psi) compressed air. The electronic equipment was relocated into two separate temporary areas until a permanent location was constructed. The design included modifications to the high-pressure compressed air, low pressure compressed air, HVAC, fire protection, lighting and power systems in the two buildings. Extensive coordination with the user was required to properly illustrate the equipment connections. Field verification and as-builting of existing mechanical and electrical systems were required for accuracy. A very quick coordination and design schedule was necessary to limit the user’s “downtime”, thus permit drawings were developed in 3 weeks, with construction documents completed two weeks later.
UW Health Sciences Medical Center Laboratory Design
Each project was initiated with a pre-design phase to establish the scope, and then followed by a design phase. Typical installations included supply and exhaust air changes, the addition of fume hoods, plumbing for sinks and laboratory gases.
- OB/Gyn Department- Administration Area, BB Wing 6th Floor
- Nephrology Department- Laboratory and Administration, BB Wing 12th Floor
- Neurology Department- Laboratory and Administration, RR Wing 6th Floor
- Physiology and Biophysics- Laboratory, H Wing Basement
- Radiology Department- Laboratory and Administration, Fisheries Building 1st Floor
- Pathobiology Department- Laboratory, F Wing 1st Floor
- Tilling/Genomics- Kincaid Addition
Immunex Quality Control Laboratory Upgrade
The scope of the project included revising the office suite on two floors into additional laboratory space. A 20,000 cfm air handler was added to provide 100% tempered outside air to two existing air handling systems. This design eliminated the need to replace the coils and filter sections in the existing units, which limited the downtime in the existing labs during construction to one over night shift. Exhaust fans were added to exhaust the new hood and lab areas. FSi’s portion of the project also included plumbing and fire protection design for the new laboratories.
UW Bagley Hall, Lab 191 Renovation
The majority of the existing systems are from original construction of the building. Creative thinking was necessary to meet the needs for a state of the art laboratory. The laboratory itself will serve two purposes- first as a research area, then later as a classroom for upper level students. Flexibility was designed into the systems to accommodate the change in use. The design included 10 fume hoods and appropriate ventilation with environmental controls. The existing steam radiator heating was maintained, and upgraded with new control valves and temperature sensors. Plumbing services to the benches included cold and hot water, natural gas, compressed air, and de-ionized water.